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The lymphatics in experimental flaps

D K Anderson, H A Zarem

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |February 1, 1977
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    Flap delay procedures cause lymphatic dilation, which resolves over two weeks. Subsequent delays don't increase dilation, suggesting alternative lymphatic drainage pathways form, potentially reducing flap edema.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microsurgery
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Lymphatic Physiology

    Background:

    • Flap delay procedures are used to improve blood supply to tissue flaps.
    • Lymphatic system response to surgical delays is not fully understood.
    • Edema is a common complication following flap surgery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the lymphatic system's response to flap delay procedures.
    • To explore the mechanisms behind lymphatic adaptation after repeated flap delays.
    • To assess the effect of hexamethonium on lymphatic dilation and edema.

    Main Methods:

    • Observation of lymphatic vessel diameter changes post-flap delay.
    • Assessment of lymphatic vessel size after a second flap delay.
    • Administration of hexamethonium prior to primary flap delay.

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    Main Results:

    • Significant lymphatic dilation observed after the initial flap delay.
    • Lymphatic vessels returned to normal size within two weeks.
    • No further lymphatic dilation occurred after a second delay.
    • Hexamethonium prevented lymphatic dilation and gross edema post-primary delay.

    Conclusions:

    • Repeated flap delays may induce alternative lymphatic drainage pathways, such as lymphaticovenous communications.
    • These alternative pathways could mitigate flap edema.
    • Pharmacological intervention with hexamethonium can prevent acute lymphatic dilation and edema following flap delay.